The museum favorite has been entertaining visitors for decades as they search for the hidden button that makes him rattle.

But years of use led to a breakdown on Wednesday, and the museum said the snake will be taking a short vacation while repairs are made.

“I get more action than anyone here at MPM,” the rattler told museum officials. “T-Rex and the butterflies will try to tell you different, but visitors young and old are pushing my button all day long. With that much attention, it breaks down a lot. When it stopped working yesterday, I called my snake handler and said this had to stop. I can’t disappoint my public.”

The museum is asking for $5 donations to help get the snake repaired and reinstalled by the end of August. All funds received will be used on the rattler and other museum exhibits.